My church’s ladies mission group is hosting a country store during our fall festival. We’ll sell various items with proceeds going to mission projects. In the cooler months I enjoy crocheting when I’m relaxing in the evenings, riding in a car, or waiting for a appointment. Over the past few days I’ve had one of the dreaded bugs that’s making its way around our area. Even though it has been 80 degrees in our house I’ve been cold. I decided to make a baby blanket to donate to our country store. Some of the things I make don’t have an intended recipient and end up stored away for an occasion when I need a gift for someone. While I was crocheting I thought of those stowed away items and pulled out my stash and will donate a good many of them to this cause. Very few things give greater satisfaction than giving whether it be giving of material things or talent. It truly is more blessed to give than to receive. The little bumpy blue newborn hat is not going to the sale. It’s reserved for a very special baby (my sister’s first grandchild) who will make his debut appearance in December. It should keep his little ears toasty warm.
The tiny granny square blanket is the one I’ve made while I have been under the weather…
Thank goodness I’m feeling better so I won’t get a lot more crocheting done while I’m catching up on all the things I let slide over the past several days. I hope all of you are avoiding the seasonal crud.
Until next time…
For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day. ~ Evelyn Underhill ~
Judy, The little hats are so cute! All of your work is amazing, and I will be thrilled for our little Ryan to wear you sweet blue hat. Hopefully he will stay in the “oven” until late January, but there will still be plenty of cool weather. Thanks for including the pictures in you blog so that I could see them.
Ooops. I hope Ryan holds off until January, too. I’m glad you like the little hats. They almost make me wish I had a baby small enough to wear one. NOT!!! Grandkids and great-nephews suffice quite nicely.
I love to crochet baby hats!!! Yours are soo cute – I like the lavender one with the flower!!!! No grandkids yet here to wear them, but I still make them!!!
Thank you, Pat. What pattern do you use? I’ve misplaced the pattern I used for the lavender one with the flower and wish I could run it down again. I’m about ready to find a new pattern to play with. I’m working on one now without a pattern just for kicks and grins. I’d love to see some you’ve made. Seeing other people’s stuff is so inspiring!
oxo
Your baby hats are so cute. I also crochet, about to pick up the hook now. It`s so relaxing. And yes, giving is better.
Soooo cute! I would love to knit and crochet. I’ll will have to make do with my sewing. I just finished two cowgirl vests with fringe for the granddaughters. They will be cowgirls for Trick or Treating. Thankfully, you are feelling better!
Cute baby things! I love it all! The border on pink blanket is absolutely precious. And I couldn’t agree with you more when you say it is a joy to give. It’s one of the best feelings in the world. Hope you get to feeling better soon!
Thank you, Renee. I enjoy making baby stuff. Sweets for the sweets.
I am feeling better. Finally. Thank you.
oxo Judy
Thank you, Catherine. I agree…crocheting is very relaxing.
oxo Judy
PS…I’m running a little behind replying to replys…I’ve been struggling to keep healthy lately.